At Staten Island University Hospital, our physicians have earned a reputation
for excellence and innovation in education,
research and patient care. Our doctors are
renowned in their fields and lead
exceptional teams of nurses, technicians,
clinicians and support staff that deliver
advanced, compassionate care
to their patients.

Staten Island University Hospital provides complete medical
and surgical services in inpatient and outpatient
settings at both our North and South site locations.
Read on to learn more about the full range of
services offered at SIUH, including
locations, contact information
and descriptions of programs.

At Staten Island University Hospital, we strive to provide
the best health care for our patients. We also seek
to make their stay as comfortable as possible.
That’s why we provide many helpful
resources for patients and visitors
to help them navigate our
hospital with ease.

Would you like to visit someone who is a patient at Staten Island University Hospital? If so, we welcome you. Family and friends
can play a key role in the healing process
for patients. You can serve as a
companion, advocate and be a
participant in their care.

Staten Island University Hospital is part of the Staten Island community. In addition to providing state-of-the-art healthcare services, we educate our
neighbors by sponsoring
health-related community
events and support groups.

Providing quality health care for our patients is our greatest priority.
In order to do this, our hospital family is committed
to the education of our medical caregivers.
We provide accredited training and
educational programs for physicians, nurses,
allied health professionals and technicians.

Cardiology

Heart disease doesn't just happen to adults. Happily, most children begin life healthyand stay that way. But 8 in 1,000 children are born with heart problems, and others may develop or acquire heart disease later in life.

The good news is that constantly improving technology is leading to better diagnoses that can save many children and their parents from potential heartbreak. Using state-of-the-art technology that often doesn't require surgery has made Staten Island University Hospital's Pediatric Cardiology Program a forerunner in the treatment of children with heart problems.

This safe, non-invasive method of testing has almost completely replaced diagnostic cardiac catheterizations in children of all ages. Babies who are at risk before birth can be diagnosed with this method by uncovering conditions early on in pregnancy and monitoring the baby's heart throughout the pregnancy.

Learning of a potential problem before birth can help doctors plan on prompt and optimal treatment after the child has been born.

Today, one in every five pregnancies is high risk, creating a need for detecting a cardiac abnormality in the womb. James Ducey, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology's Divisional Director for Obstetrics and Maternal/Fetal Medicine, along with Dr. Quraishi, completes a team who use fetal echocardiography and cardiopulmonary testing in utero, giving unborn babies the benefit of early diagnosis.

Occasionally, a more serious situation arises and a child requires open heart surgery to correct a congenital defect. Our affiliation with Cohen Children's Hospital assures parents that their child will benefit from the professional expertise of two of the finest hospitals in the country. Patients receive treatment at SIUH and travel by special pediatric transport to Cohen Children's Hospital, where a team of expert surgeons in the field of Pediatric Open Heart Surgery will perform the operation led by Dr. Vincent Parnell, Surgeon-in-Chief. After a brief recovery in Cohen Children's Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (ICU), the child may return home to Staten Island University Hospital's special Pediatric ICU, where Dr. Quraishi and his specially trained staff will carefully monitor the remainder of the child's recovery.

Dr. Quraishiwill be available for consultations on the in-patient Pediatric Units at Staten Island University Hospital and at the Children's Subspecialty Center, 584 Forest Avenue, Staten Island NY10310 and at 501 Seaview Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305.